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We have it at last!* This English translation is the wish fulfillment for us, Rohatyn area descendants, who are not fluent in Hebrew or Yiddish.
As one of the lone children surviving in Rohatyn, I was driven by the desire to get in-depth information about my town and yearned to read the Yizkor Book from cover to cover but the Hebrew and Yiddish were too difficult. The original 62-page English section of the Yizkor Book, while excellent, was incomplete. This English translation of the upwards of 300 pages of the Hebrew and Yiddish sections started as my quest and project. Mr. Jacob Hornstein soon joined me. His dedication to keeping alive the story of his beloved family and the lost Rohatyn community is unequalled. His contributions, both monetary and spiritual, were pivotal to the realization of this dream. He paid for more than half the translation and infused the work on this project with the passion of his commitment. Herman Skolnick, who acted as link between Rohatyner, put me in touch with Michael Bohnen, who has been a moving spirit in this project. He has checked the translation from the Hebrew and Yiddish against the original throughout the process. Dr. Julian Bussgang at the outset edited my translation of the Polish footnotes. Freda Perl of Tel Aviv helped edit my translation of German text Editors Fay and Julian Bussgang set rigorous standards for editing both the text and footnotes. They have given unstintingly of their time and effort. Having done extensive research into authentic nomenclature and in historical sources, they have ensured that we have a document, which is a reliable reference to the geographical locale and to the original text.
Our professional translators Rabbi Goldzweig and Benjamin Weiner, drawing on their knowledge of language and history, rendered us an invaluable service. In translating from Hebrew or Yiddish into English, they were particularly attentive to the correct religious and technical term, the feelings of the author, the flavor of the Hebrew or Yiddish idiom and syntax.
In fundraising we reached out to Rohatyn area descendants, the Rohatyn genealogical (virtual) community, the Independent Rohatyner Young Men's Benevolent Association, Holocaust survivors and their children in North America. People with deep roots in the area lent their support to this effort, including those whose family names appear prominently in the text. Contributors of sizeable as well as modest donations collectively made the completion of this project possible.
Just before leaving Rohatyn in 1945, I resolved to keep fresh in memory the images and history of the people I knew in order to `bring them to life' in the future. Alas, without occasions for reminiscing, the memories of neighbors and friends who perished became attenuated over time. All I can do now is visualize walking beside their houses along Slowackiego, the route my parents and I took from our home toward the rynek (town square) and past it to Kolejowka - Rohatyn's chestnut tree-shaded promenade. The Yizkor Book alone transports us to that Rohatyn and its surrounding community, to its people, its heyday, and to its tragedy.
The North American contingent of survivors was energized by the knowledge that the story of the town they lost will become an accessible legacy to their English-speaking offspring. At a meeting held at the Skolnicks in August 1999 the decision was reached to accept Mr. Bohnen's suggestion to put the translation on the Internet
This English language edition is our homage to those who in 1962 gave us this powerful, informative memoir. The Rohatyn Association in Israel published the Yizkor Book, which was financed by Rohatyn area people around the world. According to the information provided by the Society, the three main figures involved in the preparation of the book were Mr. Yehoshua Spiegel, Mr. Zvi Fenster and, for a short while, Mr. Yehiel Ben Nun (son of Yoel Fisher).
The Yizkor Book is a treasure and the translation gives it wider currency. The survivors of Rohatyn and its surrounding communities in North America suddenly realized that the translation would open its pages to their offspring and bridge the divide between the two worlds of the generations. Messrs. Halpern and Skolnick were heartened by this prospect and endorsed our effort with persuasive enthusiasm. Their passage last year diminishes our number and leaves us feeling orphaned, therefore, we wish to dedicate this edition to the memory of Mr. William Halpern and Mr. Herman Skolnick, Z/L (Zichronam L'Vracha/of Blessed Memory). They would have rejoiced to see this translation completed.
My task of coordinating this project from advocacy to fundraising to completion has been demanding, but the promises are now fulfilled. Both the promise made to Rohatyn area friends, as well as my long-standing promise to Yehoshua Spiegel, the Yizkor Book editor, have now been fulfilled. (Among the unanticipated delays: one translator of Yiddish withdrew, unable to copy with an article about the ghetto.) This English edition is the result of a collaborative effort with an extraordinary, distinguished team. In the name of those who have been waiting, I give special thanks to Jacob Hornstein, Michael Bohnen, Fay Bussgang and Julian Bussgang. These dedicated individuals, with deep roots in the Rohatyn district, labor steadfastly to preserve, record and disseminate the history of Jews of our area. Fay and Julian Bussgang's contributions also extend beyond Galicia to publishing material on the history of Polish Jewry.
We thank all who have been waiting anxiously for the translation of the Yizkor Book for their patience and encouragement.
Donia Gold Shwarzstein, March 2001
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Senators negotiating a bill mandating background checks for all gun buyers are privately expecting the National Rifle Association not to fight the measure -- provided the legislation does not require private gun sellers to maintain records of the checks, NBC News has learned.
If that requirement is met and key Republican negotiator Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma signs on, the powerful gun lobby has signaled to lawmakers that they would not actively oppose the bill -- and not count votes in favor of it as part of its highly influential NRA lawmaker ratings -- according to Senate aides familiar with the stalled negotiations.
Such a deal could clear the way for a universal background check bill, a central tenet of President Barack Obama's gun control initiative, to pass the Senate with significant Republican support. Odds of passage in the House would brighten significantly as a result.
The NRA denies being part of any agreement. "We do not take positions on hypotheticals. We will make our position known if and when legislation is introduced," said Chris Cox, the group's top lobbyist.
The NRA is still adamantly opposed to expanding background checks to private sales. "To be clear, the National Rifle Association does not support legislation that would criminalize otherwise lawful transfers of firearms between law abiding Americans," Cox said.
EARLIER: Panel advances background check bill, but its path remains clear
Such a decision would mark the first major compromise from the group in the wake of the elementary school shootings that killed 26 in Newtown, Conn. The NRA has signed on to a bipartisan mental health bill and are talking to senators about gun trafficking legislation. But with an assault weapons ban not likely to pass, the background check bill is the main legislative fight over new gun restrictions.
Still, Democrats have balked at this development: Leaving such a provision out, they say, would make the law toothless and would never earn support from gun control advocacy groups.
But without the record-keeping provision -- and the blind eye from the NRA -- Democrats would instead have to squeak their way to the 60 votes needed to pass in the upper chamber, potentially risking the whole package.
Both sides say it's tough to compromise on the issue of records. Coburn and the NRA argue that requiring private sellers to keep a record of each background check and gun sale would start down a slippery slope to a national gun registry. Gun control advocates, on the other hand, say enforcing any background check law would be all but impossible if records aren't kept, and thus would have little impact on the criminals the bill is designed to target.
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Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. walks toward the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.
"With about 90 percent of the public calling for a comprehensive background check system, the incentive to agree to a bill that only law abiding people will comply with, and that people we're trying to reach will ignore, is vanishingly small," said Mark Glaze, the executive director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a group headed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
"Background checks do not and cannot lead to gun registration. It's a lie meant to muddy the debate and distract from our common goal -- saving lives with solutions that Americans support overwhelmingly," Mark Kelly, the husband of former Rep. Gabby Giffords, said in a Tuesday statement.
Coburn, who holds an "A" rating from the NRA, has been locked in closed meetings with Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., over the background check legislation.
Coburn and Manchin insist they're still talking, and Manchin said he was on the phone Tuesday with the NRA. He and Coburn have shared legislative language with the group as they've worked on an agreement.
"Tom Coburn and I come from a culture, a background, a culture of guns. So I think the NRA would respect and appreciate where we're coming from, with the understanding that we understand our NRA members," Manchin told NBC News on Tuesday. "I'm an NRA member, Tom's an NRA member, and they're looking at that. And hopefully we can find some common ground."
But the background check discussions with Schumer have stalled -- and the New Yorker is now reaching out in an effort to find another Republican who might be willing to sign on. The list includes moderates, like Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, and Republican senators who aren't running for re-election, like Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer boards an elevator at the U.S. Capitol on March 12, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
Sources familiar with the negotiations suggest that Schumer has only made a public break with Coburn because he's trying to convince groups on the left -- the Bloomberg group, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and others -- that they need to give in on record-keeping in order to save a broader package.
Glaze said that's a no-go, indicating that his group -- backed by Bloomberg's billions -- would instead air ads in senators' home states attacking them for not going further in their quest to stop gun violence.
"We're going to take the time to get out into the country and have that conversation with members and their constituents, and we will see where we end up in the late summer," Glaze said.
Asked about the groups' position Tuesday, Manchin emphasized the realities of getting a bill passed.
"I respect their position, but basically, we have 535 members, and they all have certain concerns and considerations to be taken. If you want to pass something, you have to work within a, a compromise if you will, bipartisan arena," he said.
NBC's Mike Viqueira contributed.
This story was originally published on Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:01 PM EDT

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Chamber calls economic
development meeting
Inviting all local city elected officials, anyone who generates hotel/motel taxes, plus others, the chamber of commerce has called an economic development meeting for Monday at 2 p.m. at the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School library.
How to increase tourism was one of four main topics to pursue that came out of a meeting several weeks ago with the Bureau of Reclamation.
The meeting will be facilitated by Steve Becker, the director of marketing at Coulee Medical Center. It will also be attended by Edward Redmond, a staff member on the state Senate Committee on Trade & Economic Development, who can help answer questions as to how hotel/motel taxes are intended to be spent.
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Mary Jo Carey of Elmer City is now the presiding mayor of the Regional Board of Mayors and will hold that office for 15 months. Coulee Dam Mayor Quincy Snow is the outgoing presiding officer. The mayors serve on a rotation basis, changing every 15 months.
Mill Pond Days this weekend
Nespelem will celebrate "Mill Pond Days" this weekend with several events from Friday night through Saturday, including: a parade to honor past, present and future fire fighters and EMTs; a grand marshal's potluck; a senior center breakfast; a 3-on-3 basketball tournament; a 5K run; a Crutches, Wheel Chairs & Bed Relay Race; a Poker Run; a shooting gallery; a talent show; a health fair; and vendors and other activities in the park.
Kite flying event at Chief Jo
Washington Kitefliers Association will host two days of kite making and flying June 21-22 at the Chief Joseph Dam Information and Rest Area. The free event is open to all. Contact Bonnie Ecker for more information at 206-764-6183 or email@example.com.
Fake calls from courts demand money
Scammers are calling Washington residents claiming to represent various Washington courts and demanding residents wire money by 10 a.m., or face arrest, warns state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
People who receive these calls assume the calls must be about outstanding fines or warrants they are unaware of. It's only when they follow up with the court they discover there is no violation, and confirm they got scammed.
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) believes the scammer is spoofing court phone numbers, so it looks like a court is calling. Most recently, the scammers are using the Des Moines Municipal Court's phone number.
Keep these facts in mind if you receive a call:
· Courts never call people to collect debts;
· Non-payment of debt is not a crime; and
· Most courts accept cash or credit cards and don't encourage wiring money as an option.
The AGO encourages consumers to be skeptical of any call demanding money.


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2013 Four Wheeler Of The Year
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab
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To complete the task of intricately testing these vehicles we spend a week with them on a wide variety of terrain. For 2013, two vehicles qualified for Four Wheeler of the Year (FWOTY) and they were both Jeep products: the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and the Wrangler Unlimited Moab. We began the test by driving them from our El Segundo, California, headquarters to Off Road Evolution (ORE) in Fullerton, California. There we completed ramp travel index (RTI) testing on ORE's 30-degree ramp. Leaving ORE, we traveled to the abandoned runways at the former El Toro Marine Base in Orange County, California, for acceleration and brake testing. We finished our first day with road testing on interstate and twisty paved mountain roads as we traveled to our base of operations in Palm Desert, California. We spent the rest of the week testing the vehicles in places like the remote Soggy Dry Lake area near Lucerne, California. Characteristic of the test, we covered a wide range of terrain during this year's testing. In addition to highway and track testing the list included steep hillclimbs and descents, rocky trails, deep sand, sandy washes, high-mountain trails, deep silt, and dry lakebeds. Temperatures varied, which gave us the opportunity to test the vehicles air conditioning and heating output as well as related controls. We drove at night, to experience interior and exterior lighting, both on- and off-road. We also ran into some rain, which gave us the opportunity to test the vehicles in the wet, both on- and off-road. In the end, we put approximately 1,000 miles on each vehicle. During the test, our five judges were furiously taking notes in the official judging books, and they were scoring each vehicle using our extensive testing criteria that included five weighted categories (more on that later).
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2nd Place Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
What's new
First shown as a concept at the 2012 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, the Trailhawk takes the Grand Cherokee (which was all-new for 2011) to an even more off-road-friendly level with the addition of items including steel rock rails and more aggressive 30.5-inch-diameter Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor all-terrain tires. The Trailhawk also has a number of exterior styling features that are designed to set it apart from other Grand Cherokee models visually, including black headlamp surrounds, a black hood decal with color-keyed pinstripe, a slew of Mineral Gray-painted components, red towhooks, a special Trailhawk badge on the liftgate, and unique 18-inch Mineral Gray wheels. The interior sports special red accent stitching, black leather seating with Trailhawk embroidery, dark silver brushed accents, and slush mats. Our Trailhawk tester included the 5.7L Hemi V-8 engine (Trailhawk is also available with the Pentastar 3.6L V-6), Quadra-Lift air suspension, Quadra-Drive II with rear electronic limited-slip differential (Quadra-Trac II is used if Trailhawk is equipped with the V-6 engine), and Selec-Terrain traction control system. New to the platform since it won our 2011 FWOTY competition is a 65RFE six-speed automatic transmission.
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During RTI testing we drove the Trailhawk up the 30-degree ramp in Normal, Off-Road 1, and Off-Road 2 modes. The SUVs best performance was in Off-Road 1 mode (1.3 inches higher than normal ride height), where it traveled a respectable 35 inches up the ramp. This edged out the 33.5-inch measurement it climbed in Normal and Off-Road 2 (2.3 inches higher than normal ride height) modes. At the track, the fastest 0-60 mph time we recorded was 9.3 seconds. The Trailhawk's best quarter-mile run was 17 seconds with a speed of 83.7 mph. Both the 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times were puzzling to us because the Hemi-powered Grand we tested in 2011 was 1.3 seconds faster 0-60 mph and 0.7 seconds faster in the quarter-mile with a 4.5 mph faster trap speed. Obviously, the more aggressive all-terrain tires (the previous tester was fitted with street-oriented tires) would account for some of that decrease. The remainder could be attributed to the fact that our tester only had 450 miles on the odometer and the engine and transmission were not "broken in." During brake testing from 60-0 mph, the binders reigned in the Trailhawk in a decent distance of 142.7 feet with little noticeable intrusive ABS input.
The sexy Trailhawk stitching and embroidery added to the interiors visual appeal and its comfortable leather seats, easy to manipulate switches, and loads of cool technology made it a place most judges wanted to be. One tester said, "Can I live in here?" That same judge noted the interior "feels rich," and he said that there was plenty of seat adjustment for his 6-foot, 2-inch frame, though he questioned the curious lack of seat memory switches. The cargo area also impressed our judges with its protective mat, sturdy tie-downs, and easy-to-open liftgate. We also liked that the spare tire was conveniently located inside the vehicle and not under. Our testers were split on cabin quietness, with some noting that they were impressed by its sealing, while others complained that they expected it to be quieter at speed. Cabin technology impressed even the most tech-shy member of our staff. The Uconnect 430N head unit with Garmin navigation offered up great sound and a staggering number of functions. These features included the ability to sync a personal device via cable or Bluetooth as well as the ability to upload your Garmin waypoints from your personal GPS and navigate to them in the Trailhawk.
Jeep hit the mark when it came to the Trailhawk's exterior treatment. One tester wrote, "Nailed it! Aggressive styling without being gaudy." Even the red tow hooks (open and easy to use) blend nicely with the color scheme. Judges also raved about the rock rails, which made trail-crawling less of a worrisome experience knowing that the Trailhawk's rockers were protected. We also like that Jeep designed the Grand Cherokee with a removable front air dam and recessed tailpipes to help create the impressive approach angle of 34.3 degrees and departure angle of 29.3 degrees (with the suspension in Off-Road 2 mode).
Whether it was flat highway or tricky twisties, all judges agreed that the IFS/IRS Trailhawk is a fine handling machine. One tester said that it was "Very point-and-shoot." Another noted that it was "More like a luxury car on the highway than a truck. Very quiet, smooth, and sporty." Another said it "Feels stable and secure when cornering." All agreed that this is a vehicle you can settle into, drive all day, and even have fun with on curvy roads. With Select-Terrain set to Sport mode it reacted predictably and confidently as we pushed it through twisting mountain roads. With Select-Terrain in Auto mode, the air suspension softened and allowed the rig to float down the highway.
Jeep has outfitted the Grand Cherokee with a number of electronic gizmos in an effort to make wheeling point-and-shoot. Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Select-Terrain are the two biggies and they work in conjunction with Quadra-Drive II's rear electronic limited-slip differential (ELSD) and brake traction control (BTC) for the frontend (in lieu of a limited-slip or locking front differential). We'd prefer the ELSD from the previous generation Grand Cherokee, but the system works well, though it doesn't react as quickly as we'd like. Nonetheless, even with a tire or two in the air the system put power to the all-terrain tires and it kept the rig moving. The adjustable air suspension is a functional, handy feature, offering the ability to alter the ride height for the type of trail. Off-Road 2 mode offered the highest ride height (2.3 inches over normal), which increased ground clearance, approach angle, departure angle, and rampover angle. This was most welcome, but came at the expense of suspension downtravel. This led to a "thud" that was transferred through the chassis and into the cabin when the suspension topped out. Every judge noted this harmless but annoying quality and we feel it tarnishes what is otherwise a very polished vehicle. One judge wrote "I got to the point that I would sacrifice ground clearance by lowering the suspension to keep it from topping out and clunking like a 30-year-old carnival ride." Also in regard to the air suspension, we found that when driven over rough terrain at speed for long periods of time requiring numerous automatic suspension adjustments, the air compressor would heat up and the computer would temporarily shut down the compressor until it reached a cooler temperature. The Trailhawk was a favorite in the sand ("Sand King," one judge christened it), on rocky trails ("No complaints," one tester noted), and on dirt roads and in washes ("Magic," said one judge).
Bottom line
The Trailhawk takes the very capable Grand Cherokee to a new level with some simple off-road-centric upgrades and a special look both inside and out. In the Empirical segment of testing it outscored the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab in payload and towing as well as maximum ground clearance, departure angle, and breakover angle. The Trailhawk is perfect for those who want a luxury SUV that excels off-road.
What's hot: Trail-ready tires, rocker protection, sexy interior, bold exterior
What's not: Air suspension noise at top-out, no front ELSD
Our take: A luxurious SUV that knows how to wheel
Logbook quotes:
"Maybe lockers and coilovers could make it better?"
"Wonderful engine, sound, and power. Always brings a smile when I stab the throttle."
"Solid. I never felt like I could over-drive it."
"Great looking rig. Screams prestige and aggressiveness."
Winner: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab
What's new
Based on the premium Sahara model, the Moab comes equipped with a Dana 30 front axle, Dana 44 rear axle, standard Trac-Loc differential (the Tru-Lok electric locker is optional), Command-Trac transfer case, and 31.5-inch Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor tires. Exterior features include black-painted Rubicon aluminum wheels (measuring a conservative 17-inch diameter), premium winch-capable front bumper with foglights, premium rear bumper, Power-Dome hood with Moab decals, standard premium soft top, and black fender flares, fuel filler door, and tail lamp guards. The interior sports a black dash, black leather-wrapped steering wheel, black leather seats, new electrochromatic rearview mirror with LED interior lamps, premium individual tire pressure monitoring and Electronic Vehicle Information Center, the Connectivity Group, Alpine seven-speaker audio, slush mats, and much more. Our tester was outfitted with several options including 3.73 axle gears (replacing the standard 3.21 axle gears), rear Tru-Lok electric locking differential, body-color three-piece hardtop, and Uconnect 430N head unit with SiriusXM satellite radio and GPS navigation. Our tester's Pentastar 3.6L V-6 was bolted to the NSG370 six-speed manual transmission. Also new to the Wrangler since it competed in our 2012 FWOTY competition is re-contoured front and rear seats.
Ramp and track
The Moab crawled 45 inches up ORE's 30-degree RTI ramp. At the track, the Pentastar V-6/six-speed manual combination threw down a best 0-60 mph time of 8.5 seconds. For reference, that's a blazing 4.58 seconds faster than the 3.8L V-6/four-speed automatic-equipped '07 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon we tested at that year's FWOTY test. In the quarter-mile, the Moab turned a best 16.7-second run at 82.7 mph. Braking was also impressive, with a best 60-0 mph stop of 142.5 feet, which is a tad less than the Trailhawk and on par with the two-door Wrangler Rubicon we tested in 2007. That number is also 4.24 feet shorter than the measurement we got from the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon at last year's FWOTY test. We have to surmise that the new-for-'13 11.9 x 1.1-inch rear brake rotors (replacing the 12.44 x 0.47-inch rear brake rotors) were partially responsible for the decrease in stopping distance.
The inside of our Moab was a study in contrasts. On the one hand there were luxurious leather seats, a 6.5-inch touchscreen display, and a quality feel to the switchgear. On the other hand, there were thick Mopar slush mats at our feet and a Moab logo staring at us from the passenger-side grab handle. Is this Jeep ready for the country club or the trail? That question haunted one of the judges, causing him to note, "The inside is getting almost too nice for a Wrangler." In the end we all agreed that the contrast is one we can live with because none of the "luxury" items detracts from the Wranglers functionality. Another thing we can live with is the recontoured, new-for-'13 seats, which have larger bolsters. The judges were in agreement that the new seats, front and rear, are a vast improvement over the previous seats. Other interior features that impressed us was the sound quality of the audio system (which does a good job of drowning out wind noise at highway speed), the strong heat and air conditioning output, and the easy operation of the swing-open tailgate and lift glass. Complaints included a rubbery-feeling shifter that vacillated wildly on rough roads and a poorly placed rear locker button.
We dig the two-color approach to the Moab. Ours was Gecko Pearl Coat and black, and the simple, chrome-free look works for us and we think that Moab buyers will be happy that their new rig will stand out from the other Wrangler models visually. The judges were split on the design and color of the new Rubicon aluminum wheels. One judge wrote, "Nice five-spoke wheels, too bad they are black." Another said, "I prefer more traditional wheels, but they look good and modernize the overall look of the Jeep." The busy Power-Dome hood received mixed reviews as well. Unanimous praise was heaped on the new winch-ready front bumper, not only for its winch-readiness, but also for its ruggedness. One tester noted that it's a "bumper that means business." We think it's awesome.
The overall ride quality of the coil-sprung Moab was quite good, though "darty" was the term often used to describe the Moab's directional stability and handling. Judges were impressed with the power of the 3.6L V-6, though lead-footed drivers longed for more power than the engine could give in the mountains and one commented that he "wished for more bottom end." Overall, the Moab is a very street-capable machine, which says a lot considering that first and foremost it's designed to be one of the best factory off-road machines built. And speaking of off-road…
The Moab dominated almost all of our off-road testing. It "effortlessly" conquered our nasty hill climb, was "point-and-shoot" on the rocks, and "impressive" on washboard terrain and whoops. "Great shock valving and bumpstops," wrote one judge after blasting over whoops. "Feels very stable in the rocks. It's no Rubicon, but it's pretty close," wrote another. And speaking of the Rubicon model, testers were in agreement that the Moab's NV241 transfer case with its 2.72 low-range gearing was more suited to a variety of terrain than the Rubicon's 4:1 gear ratio T-case, and they were pleased that the Moab was fitted with the higher ratio T-case. The only terrain that seemed to challenge the Moab was deep sand, which caused some front axlehop and challenged the engine. Nonetheless, with the T-case in 4-Lo and the transmission in Third or Fourth gear the engine rpm's were in their happy place. The Moab traversed all of the sand we threw at it, and it threw plenty back. Strong rocker protection, lots of skidplating, and a lever-actuated T-case added to the Moab's functionality and appeal. One area we'd like to see addressed are the closed towhooks, because using them requires packing along a shackle. Not a big deal, but not everyone packs a shackle (even though they should).
Bottom line
In the end, the Moab dominated the Trail Performance category of scoring, which helped give it the win over the very capable Trailhawk. If you're looking for a vehicle you can comfortably commute in all week and then wheel on the weekend, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab would serve you well. Strong power, an array of comfort features, and good fuel mileage make it easy to drive daily. The flexible suspension, grippy tires, and locking rear diff help make it easy to wheel. It's a well-rounded machine with incredible off-road capabilities, and it's our 2013 Four Wheeler of the Year.
What's hot: Electric rear locker, solid axles, dialed-in suspension, fuel mileage
What's not: Closed tow hooks, darty on-road
Our take: The 2013 Four Wheeler of the Year
Logbook quotes:
"I do wish the Moab had an electronic sway bar disconnect."
"This is the Wrangler I would buy."
"Great clutch pedal feel and engagement."
"Surprisingly good fuel economy considering the shape and weight."
"Great daily driver/weekend wheeling machine."
"Fun to drive, with great control and visibility."
How We Score 'Em
Our scoring procedure utilizes five weighted categories. Here's the breakdown: 30% Trail Performance (how a vehicle performs in specific wheeling environments and off-road-centric features like 4WD system operation, tires, traction aids, etc.), 25% Empirical (RTI, acceleration, braking, price, etc.), 20% On Pavement (handling, ride quality, steering feel, etc.) 15% Interior (instrumentation, ingress and egress, seat comfort, storage, etc), and 10% Exterior (appearance, stance, body protection, etc).
Staff Picks
Ken Brubaker, Senior Editor
Moab, please. I'm down with the package content of this Wrangler. The electric rear locker, 2.72:1 T-case, 3.73:1 axle ratio, and Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires are perfect for the type of trail-wheeling I love to do (old mining roads in Colorado). I dig the winch-ready front bumper and the fact that the exterior is unique, yet not gaudy (though I'd insist on a less hyperactive color). I think the Trailhawk is cool, but the Moab is less expensive, simpler in regards to suspension and axles, and it gets better fuel mileage.
John Cappa, Editor
I can appreciate the capabilities of both the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab. In most cases the Wrangler would be a better vehicle off-road and the Grand better on-road, but ultimately the Grand would serve me better. I like that it has a higher tow capacity, more comfortable seating for four (or five) and it's just less of a me-too vehicle in my mind. It's a classy 4x4 with aggressive off-road-worthy features and styling.
Jason Gonderman, Web Editor
Both of the competitors this year are excellent and I would be honored to have either in my driveway. However, for the type of off-roading and trails that I like to do, I would have to choose the Jeep Wrangler Moab. It performs great in all types of wheeling, and it is darn comfortable and even fun to drive daily.
Ali Mansour, Technical Editor
This is a tough question. If I had to keep the vehicle stock, the Moab Wrangler is the better all-around vehicle for me. If I could modify the rig, the Grand is what I would want. I already own a modified Jeep Wrangler, and having another doesn't make too much sense to me. The power and feel of the Grand in the sport setting makes for a great handling SUV and something I wouldn't mind heading to the mountains in. Admittedly, it would not be my primary wheeler, but that's not to say that I wouldn't take it off-road. I like the potential of the fully independent suspension and would love to see what it would take to ditch the air-springs for a set of coilovers and maybe put on some long-travel A-arms. A set of lockers would be nice too. Sure, the Wrangler is better off-road in many ways, but I like the build potential of the Grand. If I was stranded on a desert island, I'd choose the Wrangler for its robustness and out-of-the-box off-road prowess, but given I am safe here on the mainland, I would enjoy tinkering with the wild bird that is the Trailhawk.
Steve VonSeggern, Publisher
I'd take the Wrangler Moab home. Not that there's anything wrong with the WK2 Grand Cherokee, or this Trailhawk derivative, but it's just another high-end car-based SUV. Yes, the Grand Cherokee is possibly the most dirt-capable of what's available, but one could be driving one of its M or G class sister ships from M-B or one of the VW-spawned Touareg/Cayenne/Q7 cousins and get mostly the same experience. In fact, that high-quality European feel of the WK2 may be its best asset. Well, except the Hemi, of course, which is wonderfully happy in this car in the way it's not so much powerful as effortless. Not to mention the beautiful sounds the engine makes, unlike so many harsh mechanical-noise-emitting overhead cam motors that come in the alternatives. The Wrangler, however, is in such a class by itself that it stands out as something clearly different and iconic, and it's hard to understand why it sells so well and yet has no competition. Further, it's wonderful to see Chrysler now investing in the product with improvements every year, because they could easily rest on their laurels and still sell every JK they can crank out of Toledo.
Specifications As Tested
|Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
|Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab Edition
|Base price
|Price as tested
|Options as tested
|Customer Preferred Package 24C ($10,800), Laredo E Group ($1,700), 5.7L V-8 VVT engine with Fuel Saver Technology($2,195); Uconnect 430N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV Garmin navigation system ($495), destination charge ($925)
|Customer Preferred Package 23M ($5,300), 3.73:1 rear axle ratio ($95), Tru-Lok locking rear axle ($1,500), air conditioning with automatic temperature control and air filtering ($155), body-color three-piece hardtop ($1,395), Uconnect 430N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV ($1,035), Destination Charge ($925)
|OHV VVT 16-valve V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology
|60-degree aluminum DOHC 24-valve VVT V-6
|Displacement (ci/liter)
|Bore x stroke (in)
|3.92 x 3.58
|3.78 x 3.27
|Compression ratio (:1)
|Sequential, multi-port, electronic
|Naturally aspirated, sequential, multi-port, electronic
|Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp)
|360 @ 5,150
|285 @ 6,400
|Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb-ft)
|390 @ 4,250
|260 @ 4,800
|Mfg.'s suggested fuel type
|Regular unleaded
|Regular unleaded
|65RFE 6-spd automatic
|NSG 370 6-spd manual
|Ratios (:1):
|1st: 3.00, 2nd: 1.67, 3rd: 1.50, 4th: 1.00, 5th: 0.50, 6th: 0.67, Reverse: 3.00
|1st: 4.46, 2nd: 2.61, 3rd: 1.72, 4th: 1.25, 5th: 1.00, 6th: 0.797, Reverse: 4.06
|Axle ratio (:1)
|Transfer case
|MP 3022 full-time 2-spd
|NV241 Command-Trac, part-time, 2-spd, manual engagement
|Low-range ratio (:1)
|Crawl ratio (:1)
|Steel uniframe
|Steel ladder-type
|Open steel tub
|Short- and long-arm independent, Quadra-Lift air spring and shock assemblies, upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar/ZF 8.8-inch
|Leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, high-pressure monotube shocks/Next Generation Dana 30
|Multi-link, Quadra-Lift air springs, twin-tube shocks, aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber), plus a separate toe link/Mercedes 7.7-inch with electronic limited-slip differential
|Leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, high-pressure monotube shocks/Next Generation Dana 44
|Power rack-and-pinion
|Power recirculating ball w/damper
|Turns (lock-to-lock)
|18.9 (on center), 15.7 (full lock)
|12.9 x 1.2-inch vented discs, two-piston pin-slider calipers
|11.9 x 1.1-inch vented rotor w/single-piston floating caliper
|12.6 x 0.55-inch solid discs, single-piston pin-slider calipers
|11.9 x 1.1-inch vented rotor w/single-piston floating caliper
|Wheels (in)
|18 x 8.0 aluminum
|17 x 7.5 aluminum black-painted Moab
|P265/60R18 Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor
|P245/75R17 Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor
|Fuel Economy
|EPA city/highway
|Observed city/highway/trail
|Weight (lb)
|Wheelbase (in)
|Overall length (in)
|Overall width (in)
|Height (in)
|69.3 (standard), 72.3 (raised)
|Track f/r (in)
|Minimum ground clearance (in)
|8.6 (standard), 10.6 (raised)
|Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft)
|Approach/departure angles (deg)
|26.3 (standard), 34.3 (raised)/26.5 (standard), 29.3 (raised)
|Breakover angle (deg)
|18.8 (standard), 23.1 (raised)
|GVWR (lb)
|Payload (lb)
|Maximum towing capacity (lb)
|Fuel capacity (gal)
|0-60 mph (sec)
|Quarter-mile (sec @ mph)
|17.0 @ 83.7
|16.7 @ 82.7
|Braking 60-0 mph (ft)
|Ramp Travel Index (30-deg, points)
|292 (Auto), 305 (Off-Road 1), 292 (Off-Road 2)


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UPDATED: 4:30 p.m. ET: An American Eagle flight out of Kennedy Airport was delayed nearly four hours after two flight attendants got into a verbal altercation on the plane, forcing the cockpit crew to turn the plane around and head back to the gate, passengers tell NBC 4 New York.
American Eagle Flight 3823 to Washington, D.C., was scheduled to leave New York City at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday. The plane started to roll away from the gate when two female flight attendants began to argue, witnesses said.
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It got so heated the cockpit crew was alerted, and they ultimately made the decision to turn the plane around and head back to the gate.
"We were informed we were going back to the gate because the flight attendants couldn't work with each other," said Dan Alexander, a passenger.
"I find it hard to believe the flight attendants couldn't work with each other for an hour," he added, noting the approximate flight time from New York to Washington.
Passengers had to wait approximately four hours while the airline searched for a replacement flight crew. When they finally landed in D.C., passengers were still annoyed.
"It was incredible, totally unbelievable that there was such little professionalism between these women," said Marge Lopez.
Karen Grantham said it was "ridiculous" that the flight attendants became upset.
"Doesn't anyone teach good customer service anymore?" she asked. "You have to be thick-skinned to be in customer service. It just happens, you can't let this get the best of you."
An airline spokesperson told NBC News that the two flight attendants would be meeting with their manager on Thursday to determine what will happen next.
A statement from the company, sent to NBC News, said: "There was a disagreement between two flight attendants Wednesday afternoon prior to the departure of American Eagle flight 3823 from New York JFK to Washington Reagan. The aircraft returned to the gate to switch flight attendant crews, and the flight departed a short while later. We're looking into the matter."
The airline has already been dealing with scheduling problems and delays. It said it was forced to cancel 300 flights this week because a high number of pilots were calling out sick and crews were filing more maintenance reports.
Travel writers are warning passengers to avoid American as the airline struggles with delays, and are now making plans to cut their scheduled flights by 1 to 2 percent through October. NBC's Tom Costello reports.
AMR Corp., which owns American Airlines and American Eagle, said Wednesday that it canceled the flights in advance to avoid inconveniencing passengers.
Earlier this week, American said it would cut its schedule through the end of October by up to 2 percent.
American Airlines flight attendants accept contract offer
The Wall Street Journal's veteran travel reporter, Scott McCartney, on Tuesday told travelers to avoid the carrier because "American's operation is in shambles."
McCartney said American Airlines is too unreliable because of trouble with the pilots union.
Denny Kelly, an aviation expert and former pilot, told NBC DFW he agreed that travelers should avoid the Fort Worth-based airline.
"If you're going to fly a trip from Dallas to someplace and you have a choice, and you have to be there on time or within a reasonable amount of time ... why take a chance on American?" he said. "Why take a chance on [if] a flight's going to be delayed or canceled? Go on somebody else that doesn't have that problem."
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Stephane Peterhansel will be crowned Dakar Rally champion for an 11th time on Saturday while French compatriot Cyril Despres should wrap up a fifth motorcycling crown on the day's final stage.
Defending champion Peterhansel, a four-time auto winner and a six-time victor on two wheels, will tackle Saturday's short, 128km timed run into Santiago with a 44min 38sec lead over South Africa's Toyota driver Giniel De Villiers.
On Friday's penultimate 441km stage from Copiapo – the longest of the two-week, 8,000km event – Peterhansel finished in ninth place.
"We had to get through this stage without any problems, so there was a lot of stress in the car, first when we were crossing the first dunes," said Peterhansel.
"We didn't take any risks at all and we only lost a few minutes, but we managed to protect our lead this way. We know how it goes: something could still happen right up until you cross the finishing line.
"Even if it's a small special, we still have to get it over and done with."
American NASCAR driver Robby Gordon claimed the stage honours in his Hummer with his 3hr 40min 53sec time good enough for a 22sec advantage over France's Guerlain Chicherit in an SMG. Chile's Orlando Terranova, in a BMW, was third.
Despres virtually wrapped up a fifth motorcycling title when he finished second on the stage to open an overall lead of over eight minutes.
The 38-year-old, the champion in 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2012, was 5min 25sec behind Chile's Francisco Lopez who hasn't given up hope of catching his rival on home turf.
With KTM teammate, and overnight title rival, Ruben Faria slipping into third in the standings, Despres will go into Saturday's final dash into the Chilean capital with an 8min 15sec overall lead over Lopez.
"The bike race isn't just about strategy. It's also about rally-raid sport: we've just rode 440 km and I was feeling good on the first section," said Despres.
"Afterwards, I saw that I'd got some time back on Francisco and that he wasn't going to disappear into the distance over 140km. So I thought I had better be careful with the engine.
"Since I ate quite a bit of dust in the morning, I preferred to make sure and take it easy. There were two or three tricky bits of reading to select the right track. As for celebrating, we still have 220km to the bivouac today and with 690km tomorrow, it's not going to be a walk in the park."
For Honda rider Lopez, it was a fourth stage win on the 2013 race and 10th of his career.
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Developer Reading List, July 01, 2014 The best summer reads.
When Computing Got Personal: A History of the Desktop Computer
by Matt Nicholson
This is the summer reading list, so there should be one book that's included for pure reading fun. This is that book. It recounts in carefully researched detail the roots, incubation, and explosion of the PC revolution. The author, Matt Nicholson, is an English journalist who has been writing about technology since 1983 and appears to be a careful and thoughtful observer of the technology world. His writing style is pleasant and delivers a lively account: providing a wealth of detail, while capturing the zeitgeist of the late '70s and '80s as hobbyist hardware nerds and self-taught programmers emerged for the first time in history in large numbers.
The book traces the shaky appearance of the first clumsy PCs (Altairs) through the rise of more expensive models (Radio Shack) to the final emergence of the two defining lines of products from IBM and Apple. In it, he accurately recounts the tension between the various factions (Bill Gates vs. the hobbyists) and truly communicates a special sense of brotherhood as nerds were finally empowered. It was an era in which a burgeoning sense of something magical happening was eagerly shared among the participants. I've not quite savored the memory of those times since perhaps reading the collection of early issues of Dr. Dobb's several years ago, where the spirit of hackers helping to push each other forward is evident and infectious. (To wit, in those first years, Dr. Dobb's Journal would publish the home address of authors. The idea was that you could contact the authors by snail mail to share your experiences and insights with them or ask questions.) Developers were a true community then.
For readers who were programming in that era or who, like me, caught the tail end of it, there will be the rediscovery of lived history with the unique clarity that research can bring to memories made less sharp by time. The book will also fill in history and context that might not have been obvious.
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The ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) is an attachment featured in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2: Ghost, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Find Makarov: Operation Kingfish, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Call of Duty Online, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered.
- "The ACOG Scope provides mid-range magnification for precision fire over long distances"
- — Call of Duty ELITE
The ACOG Scope provides a 2.4x magnification level in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, with the exception of the G3 in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered which has a 1.75x magnification level. In Call of Duty: Black Ops, the ACOG Scope provides a 1.75x magnification level on all weapons with this attachment available. Because of the higher magnification level, it is a useful attachment for enhancing the long range capabilities of said weapon. It is considered a long range alternative to the Red Dot Sight, the Holographic Sight, and the Reflex Sight. However, although the ACOG Scope offers a higher zoom and range bonuses, it slows down the time to aim down the sights on most weapons, with the only exception being in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare which speeds up the time to aim down the sights on Sniper Rifles and Light Machine Guns. The ACOG Scope also adds idle sway and visual recoil on all guns.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare RemasteredEdit
- "Enhanced zoom ACOG scope. Does not benefit from the perk Iron Lungs."
- — Modern Warfare Remastered attachment description.
The ACOG Scope only makes an appearance in multiplayer and is available for all submachine guns, light machine guns, and assault rifles (with the exception of the MP44) by completing the Marksman III Challenge. It is also unlocked for sniper rifles after completing the Marksman I Challenge.
The default reticle of the ACOG Scope is a glowing red chevron, the tip of which indicates where the player should aim. In Modern Warfare Remastered, the player is able to change the reticle of the ACOG Scope with reticles obtained from Supply Drops.
Attaching the ACOG Scope increases the amount and speed of idle sway on the gun (except on sniper rifles, where the sway speed is reduced). The scope also decreases peripheral vision, as the scope takes up more of the screen than if using regular Iron Sights or a Red Dot Sight. Also, on sniper rifles, the player cannot hold their breath to steady the aim, unlike with the default scope, making the perk Iron Lungs useless on the ACOG Scope.
When equipped on the M40A3, the base damage is raised from 70 to 75. A hit from an M40A3 with the ACOG Scope and Stopping Power will always result in a one-shot kill, unless the target is using Juggernaut, Last Stand, or if the player is shooting through cover. When the Dragunov is given an ACOG Scope, the quick drop time is increased, meaning the player will throw grenades and switch to handguns much slower. When equipped on the G3, the zoom level of the scope is actually decreased, making the scope slightly less able to target enemies at a distance, but makes it easier to target enemies nearby compared to the ACOG Scope on other weapons, in expense for increased view obstruction.
Old School Mode Edit
The ACOG Scope appears in Old School Mode as an attachment on weapons found in sprites.
- Ambush
- Backlot - Found on the M16A4 along the eastern street, towards the northeast of the construction site, near the tank.
- Bloc - Found on the M60E4 inside the swimming pool at the southern end of the map.
- Broadcast - Found on the M14 in the small room overlooking the office area, near Sleight of Hand.
- Chinatown - Found on the G36C at the three way intersection behind the parking lot at the video store near Stopping Power and the Desert Eagle.
- Countdown - Found on the P90 inside the north-eastern hangar, near the Frag Grenade.
- Creek - Found on the MP5 in between the two accessible houses at the north-eastern half of the map, near Double Tap.
- Crossfire
- District - Found on the Barrett .50cal in the south-easternmost building, near Last Stand.
- Downpour/Daybreak - Found on the P90 in the field towards the south-westernmost part of the map, near the destroyed Ural.
- Killhouse
- Found on the R700 at the south-western corner of the map.
- Found on the M21 at the north-eastern corner of the map.
- Overgrown - Found on the M4 Carbine on the western bridge.
- Pipeline - Found on the M14 on the ground floor of the power building towards the western edge of the main road.
- Showdown - Found on the M21 in the western room of the balcony with the skylight.
- Vacant - Found on the Barrett .50cal inside one of the shipping containers at the south end of the map.
- Wet Work - Found on the M4 Carbine to the northwest of the northern bridge.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Edit
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Edit
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Edit
- "Enhanced zoom ACOG scope."
- — Attachment description.
The ACOG Scope's appearance is very different from its Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare counterpart. The ACOG Scope's reticle is now more similar to the default sniper scope, albeit thicker. The ACOG Scope is also featured with a yellow-orange dot in the center, which is where the player should aim. In addition, there are two unique ACOG Scopes, the Swarovski Scope and the SUSAT Scope, which are found on the AUG HBAR and L86 LSW respectively. The Swarovski Scope has a single dot in the middle, and the SUSAT Scope has a post in it. Unlike in the first Modern Warfare, there are ACOG Scopes found attached to weapons in the campaign.
In "Takedown", it is by default on the player's ACR Grenadier. In "The Hornet's Nest", it is attached to the player's UMP45, and the last appearance is in "Just Like Old Times", where it is on the player's silenced Vector. While not found in the player's starting loadout, an M240 can be found inside the diner in "Wolverines!" with this attachment. All other appearances are as random drops from killed enemies.
It is a very good attachment for the player, as it gives them long range capabilities, which can be useful on "Takedown", "Wolverines!", and "The Hornet's Nest", where there is little cover in some areas and the player may be forced to attack from a distance.
The ACOG Scope is available for all assault rifles, submachine guns, and light machine guns once the Marksman IV Challenge is completed. For sniper rifles, the ACOG Scope is unlocked when the Marksman II Challenge is completed. Achieving 20 kills while aiming down the ACOG Scope unlocks the Thermal Scope for that weapon.
Unlike in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the ACOG Scope does not add idle sway, although it will keep the standard sway of sniper rifles, and maintains the characteristic of not being able to be steadied on sniper rifles. When using the ACOG Scope, visual recoil is increased greatly, but actual recoil is only increased slightly. This lowers the effective range of a weapon when firing in full automatic, making controlled bursts more helpful.
The effectiveness of the ACOG Scope is barely hindered when an enemy sets off an EMP, because although the glowing dot is removed, the crosshairs can still be seen. The Swarovski and SUSAT scopes are not affected either.
Special OpsEdit
The ACOG Scope can be found throughout Special Ops missions. In "Suspension" and "Terminal", an ACR can be found in the initial area with an ACOG attached. In "Homeland Security", an M240 in Joe's Diner has an ACOG Scope attached. Last, in "Armor Piercing", an AUG HBAR has the Swarovski variant attached to it in the starting area.
Like the campaign, the ACOG is a very helpful attachment for missions where enemies take cover at a distance, or the player cannot advance due to them being in an open area. However, in some missions, it is less helpful due to close quarters.
Modern Warfare 2: GhostEdit
The ACOG Scope is seen various times throughout Modern Warfare 2: Ghost, usually on the M4A1.
Call of Duty: Black OpsEdit
The ACOG returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops as the ACOG Sight. There are several variants, depending on the origin of the weapon. It has less zoom than in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2.
The ACOG Sight is found various times throughout the campaign. In the first level, "Operation 40", it is attached to the player's M16 with Grenade Launcher. In "Executive Order", it is on the AK47 picked-up after eliminating the guard with the Karambit Knife. The ACOG doesn't make a designated appearance again until "Crash Site", where it is attached to the player's Commando. The last set appearance is in "WMD", where it is on the default AUG with Suppressor. The AUG uses the Swarovski Scope from Modern Warfare 2.
The ACOG is quite plentiful in the campaign, frequently being found on RPKs and AK-47s, allowing the player to engage in longer range combat more often. There are few levels where this is not quite as helpful, however, due to the lower zoom, it can more manageable in these levels.
The ACOG Sight is available in multiplayer. The ACOG Sight is available for all primary weapons, costing 2000 COD Points. The ACOG Sight is also available on the Python, making this the first time the ACOG Sight has been available on a handgun.
The default ACOG Sight used on most weapons can differ between a simple crosshair or a crosshair with a dot, depending on the weapon it is attached to. The AK47, RPK, AK-74u and the Galil use a completely different scope design, the PK-AV; the AUG uses its unique Swarovski Scope; the L96A1 and Enfield use the SUSAT scope, and the Python uses the Colt scope, similar to all of the other weapons in the game. The reticle cannot be changed unlike the Red Dot Sight or Reflex. When an ACOG Sight is equipped on the M16, it actually reduces recoil, despite the ACOG normally increasing it.
In general, the scope is smaller and more cluttered than the variants in previous games. With the exception of sniper rifles, the ACOG Sight lacks idle sway but still increases recoil and the time it takes to aim down the sight is also slightly longer.
On the Python, it can be helpful when playing hardcore game modes, due to the Python having a high damage. With ACOG, it will allow the player to engage at a distance. Plus, when the ACOG Sight is equipped, the two-hit kill range increases from 350 units to 600 units.
The ACOG only appears on the AUG as the Swarovski Scope variant. It is by default attached to the AUG whenever it is acquired through the Mystery Box. In addition, when it is Pack-a-Punched, the lens to the scope will gain a yellow tint.
Find Makarov: Operation KingfishEdit
The ACOG Scope is attached to John Price's M4A1 and to an RPG-7 used by a Russian soldier who shoots down Spectre 6-4.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Edit
The ACOG returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and is available on all primary weapons, except for the Riot Shield and Shotguns. It is more similar to the one from Modern Warfare 2, rather than the one in Black Ops, in the sense that it is electronic. However, unlike Modern Warfare 2, there is no backup reticle, rendering it less than useful during an EMP.
The ACOG Scope can be found on various weapons throughout the campaign. However, in a few levels, the ACOG appears in the player's starting loadout. In the levels "Goalpost", "Return To Sender", "Down The Rabbit Hole", and "Dust to Dust", it is attached to the player's M4A1. It later appears in "Bag and Drag" on their SCAR-L.
Reticle customization returns for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, similar to that of the Reflex Sight and Red Dot Sight in Call of Duty: Black Ops, but does not include different color options. The alternative reticles are the same as those available for the Red Dot Sight and Holographic Sight.
Similar to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the ACOG provides a 2.4x zoom when aiming through it at the cost of a slower aim time and increased visual recoil but no increase in idle sway. Unlike in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the scope is mostly electronic; there are no crosshairs. Therefore, using the ACOG when affected by an EMP is more hindering compared to its previous counterpart, since the reticle disappears completely.
The ACOG Scope is available at Weapon Proficiency level 2 for sniper rifles, Weapon Proficiency level 11 for assault rifles and light machine guns, and Weapon Proficiency level 16 for submachine guns.
The ACOG scope is best suited for assault rifles, light machine guns, and sniper rifles, as submachine guns have a high damage drop off, making them less useful at long ranges. The ACOG is very useful when combined with Quickdraw, as the player will aim much quicker with the perk chosen.
For submachine guns, if the player is to pick between the HAMR Scope and ACOG, the ACOG would be the better choice for the player at longer ranges, as the spread of the ACOG is much less than the HAMR Scope. On assault rifles, when choosing between the Hybrid Sight and ACOG, the better choice varies based on whether the player is going to do long range only, or if they are going to engage in close quarters also. If doing a mixed style, the Hybrid Sight is slightly better due to the close range holographic. Otherwise, the ACOG is better at long ranges due to less spread.
Special OpsEdit
The ACOG Scope can be found on weapons in Mission Mode, and can be bought in Survival Mode.
Survival ModeEdit
The ACOG Scope is purchasable for all submachine guns, assault rifles, light machine guns, and sniper rifles in Survival Mode at Level 30 and costs $1250. It is a good attachment if the player wants to eliminate Juggernauts and other armored enemies from a distance, although due to it increasing recoil, the player is likely to go through their ammo quicker, and earn a few less kills as a result.
Mission ModeEdit
The ACOG's appearance is random throughout the first levels of Mission Mode. However, in the mission "Resistance Movement", many of the AK-47s the player can pick-up will have an ACOG attached. The next appearance is in "Little Bros", and like in the level "Bag and Drag", it is on the SCAR-L. In "Server Crash", a G36C with ACOG can be found in the underground armory. In "Fire Mission" and "Iron Clad", it is attached to the player's M4A1 in their starting loadout. In the initial area of "Arctic Recon", it is found on a SCAR-L. It last appears on the starting M4A1 with Grenade Launcher in "Special Delivery".
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIEdit
- "Enhanced zoom sight."
- — Description.
The ACOG Sight returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
The ACOG Sight is available at the start of the campaign, and it can be selected for most weapons. For the 1980s missions, it uses the same models as in Call of Duty: Black Ops, while in the 2025 missions, it uses a modern appearance.
It is recommended for the starting loadout of "Pyrrhic Victory" on the FAL.
The ACOG Sight is unlocked for a weapon once a certain Weapon Level is reached. Unlike previous games, the ACOG Sight no longer affects the time it takes to aim down the sights, making it more useful than in previous games. A new feature to the ACOG Sight for sniper rifles is the ability to hold one's breath and steady the gun.
When used on assault rifles and light machine guns, the centerspeed of the weapon is increased by 2%, reducing recoil. This is the same effect that the Foregrip has, so using the foregrip alongside this attachment will yield a 4.04% increase in weapon center speed (this is multiplicative, not additive). Sniper rifles, however, get a 10% reduction in center speed, increasing the recoil of the weapon ever so slightly. This is less noticeable on bolt-action sniper rifles, however, because the reticle returns to its initial position before another shot can be fired. However, on small maps, it can be quite useful.
Much like Modern Warfare 3, reticle customization is available to the ACOG. However, unlike Modern Warfare 3, reticles (with the exception of personalization pack reticles) are unlocked upon completing challenges rather than achieving a certain weapon level. Furthermore, the player will unlock the reticle for all weapons once the challenge is completed. Personalization packs also feature their own unique reticle. A list of all reticles on the ACOG Sight can be seen here.
In the game mode Gun Game, the SMR has the ACOG equipped. In addition, unlike in Black Ops, the Crossbow is capable of equipping the ACOG Sight.
The ACOG Sight appears in Zombies mode, where it can be attached to some Upgraded weapons. These weapons are the SCAR-H, HAMR, LSAT, Ballista, and Mauser C96. The Mauser C96 acquires a unique ACOG when it is upgraded, similar to how the Python in Black Ops had a unique ACOG.
Call of Duty: Black Ops: DeclassifiedEdit
- "Enhanced zoom ACOG scope."
- — In-game description.
The ACOG Scope appears in Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified. It is unlocked at weapon level 9.
Call of Duty OnlineEdit
The ACOG Scope appears in Call of Duty Online as the COS Scope.
Call of Duty: GhostsEdit
- "Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight with enhanced zoom."
- — In-game description
The ACOG Scope appears in Call of Duty: Ghosts.
The ACOG Scope appears numerous times throughout the campaign. In "Ghost Stories", the player's MTAR-X2 has an ACOG Scope. In the next two levels, "Brave New World" and "No Man's Land", the player starts with a Honey Badger with ACOG. In "Homecoming", the player's SA-805 is equipped with the ACOG. In "Federation Day", the player has an IA-2 with ACOG. "Birds of Prey" starts with an SC-2010 with ACOG. In "Sin City", the player's Remington R5 has the ACOG Scope attached. In "All or Nothing", the MR-28 in the player's starting loadout has an ACOG attached. In "Loki", ARX-160s have the ACOG throughout the level, including the one the player starts with. In "The Ghost Killer", the player's FAD has an ACOG attached.
The ACOG is helpful on many levels due to longer range combat in the game.
The ACOG Scope also appears in multiplayer. Aiming, the scope consists of a reticle only, without crosshairs. The reticle can be changed through customization.
In Gun Game, the second to last weapon, the .44 Magnum, has this and Akimbo attached. The player must equip the ACOG Scope and Akimbo on the .44 Magnum to complete the "Clueless" challenge.
In Extinction, the ACOG Scope can be found in Search Piles and be attached to the .44 Magnum through an armory upgrade, "Magnum ACOG Attachment". The player must have the Invasion DLC, and the upgrade costs two teeth.
Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareEdit
- "Enhanced zoom."
- — In-game description
The ACOG Scope returns in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. and zooms in 4x. It should be noted that the ACOG Scope will add idle sway on an Assault Rifle, even though the weapons in the class (bar the MK14 and AE4) don't have any idle sway. The ACOG Scope also blurs peripheral vision, and is unable to be steadied on a Sniper Rifle.
The ACOG Scope has mixed uses. On a Sniper Rifle, it serves as a medium between the regular scope and the Iron Sights, and is a good close quarters alternative for players that don't want to sacrifice long range capabilities. However, on any other weapon, it is outclassed by the Hybrid Sight, as it's easier to obtain, doesn't add sway onto Assault Rifles, doesn't block out peripheral vision, has a more open frame, and has a low zoom option.
General Edit
- Using an ACOG Scope on a sniper rifle will remove the scope glint.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Edit
- When applied to the M4A1, the name changes to "M4 ACOG Sight" instead of "M4A1 ACOG Sight".
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Edit
- In third person, the ACOG Scope has a protective cover over the front, which would make it unusable. This, however, does not affect its usability in first person.
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIEdit
- In the campaign, if one applies any camouflage to a weapon with the ACOG Scope attached, the scope will always be white. However in multiplayer, if one applies any camouflage to a weapon with the ACOG Scope, it will also become camouflaged.
- As seen in some of the trailers, the ACOG was originally going to have the thin reticle along the vertical center, similar to in Modern Warfare 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Edit
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Old Ironsides is the only baccy I fell in love with after the first bowl; strong, with a full, nutty, crispy and smoky taste that sends you dreamin' of a london night, back into a dark & smokey tavern on the Thames, in the mid of the 18th century...I packed an entire flake down my small Peterson and had some trouble keeping it lit but it's allright.
Latakia bomb? YES!
This is a love/hate blend. I love the stronger Latakia blends, from English through Balkan, and this one grabbed me from the moment I tried a pinch of it at Dan Tobacco from their sample jar. I went out of the place with a tin in my pocket.Opening the tin, yes, it's a Lat bomb. But in a good way. Lots of Orientals in there, some VA to sweeten the deal. The leaf comes in a widely-cut flake, the individual slices ready-to-light and crumbling; fold-and-twist works though. Lighting is easy, and the burn is slow and cool.The taste is tarry-salty-dry -- a full Balkan! Nicotine is in there in enough force to make this an addictive smoke (pun intended) for me; the room note, however, is antisocial. As would be expected, anyway; it's a Lat bomb, after all. But in the taste, Dan Tobacco have managed to tame the sheer amount of Lat smokiness with enough Orientals and VA to create something that just plain simply works.If you like lots of Latakia, enjoy Balkan blends, and still want some sweetness and a full taste, this may be your ticket to heaven.
When I first read about this, it was no longer available, and I really wanted try it... Then I saw that they were making it again..
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